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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Conspiracy of Catiline XIII-XXIV.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With what does Sallust say his ancestors built great empires?
(a) With brute strength.
(b) With intellect.
(c) With a desire to control people.
(d) With brute strength and intellect.

2. What does Sallust think a reader of history believes?
(a) History is generally boring.
(b) It is completely accurate.
(c) It is always censored.
(d) It is written with a bias.

3. When did greed take over society, according to Sallust?
(a) When the prince's died in battle.
(b) When the empire became too big.
(c) When the empire was too old.
(d) When Catiline took over.

4. What does Sallust say the prince's way of life promoted?
(a) A weak, indulgent society.
(b) Bravery and hero worship.
(c) War even when it wasn't necessary.
(d) Oppression.

5. What does Sallust say wise leaders did in the beginning of the nation?
(a) Brought people together with love of their country.
(b) Conquered other lands through a strong army.
(c) Put in checks and balances on power.
(d) Controlled the morals of the people.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does an empire need to have an emphasis on the mind?

2. Sallust claims his writing is not totally accurate because of this.

3. Why does Jugurtha easily bribe members of government?

4. What does Catiline plan to do with Lucius Cotta and Lucius Torquatus?

5. What does Catiline say he will do if he is head of the government?

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